“Lemon Bottle” Trend - VS - Trusting CE‑Marked Aqualyx Instead.

The new “Lemon Bottle” fat-dissolving trend is all over TikTok, promising rapid results with natural ingredients like bromelain, lecithin, and vitamin B. Clinics have begun advertising it, but there is still no clinical evidence supporting its safety or effectiveness.

🍋 What is the Lemon Bottle trend?

It involves numbing-targeted injections of a homemade solution aimed at dissolving fat. Aesthetic experts, like Mr Naveen Cavale, have raised concerns: “It doesn’t appear to have clinical evidence…don’t rush in for it.” Meanwhile, Swissmedic found that packets varied in ingredients and posed potential health risks.

Why we don’t offer it

• Unregulated and untested: No peer‑reviewed studies support its composition or outcomes.

• Safety concerns: Ingredient variability may cause infection, necrosis or nerve damage.

• Regulatory warnings: Swissmedic explicitly stated it has “no medicinal effect” and could be hazardous.

Why Aqualyx is our trusted solution

Aqualyx is a CE‑marked injectable containing sodium deoxycholate, approved for localised fat reduction across many body areas.

• Evidence-based: Shown to be effective and safe in multiple studies.

• Used by clinicians: Administered only by qualified professionals in sterile environments, which reduces adverse outcomes.

• Acceptable safety profile: Minor side effects are manageable; serious risks, such as necrosis, are rare when protocols are followed.

Clinical Perspective

Rotunda & Kolodney (2006) reviewed mesotherapy injections and cautioned against unsupervised use of lipolytic agents. El‑Komy et al. (2014) demonstrated the safety and efficacy of deoxycholic acid (such as in Aqualyx) in a CE-marked lipolysis context. Hexsel, Serra & Mazzuco (2003) support phosphatidylcholine-based treatments when used under clinical supervision. Additionally, extensive intralipotherapy data confirm Aqualyx’s safety and effectiveness in thousands of cases.

Our View

Given the current evidence, Lemon Bottle is a high-risk and low-benefit option. Aqualyx, however, offers verified results, controlled dosing, and regulatory compliance. Until quality research proves otherwise, we remain committed to treatments that truly benefit our clients, not trends.

Reference List

1. Rotunda, A.M., & Kolodney, M.S. (2006). Mesotherapy and phosphatidylcholine injections: Historical clarification and review. Dermatologic Surgery, 32(4), 465–480. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16594777/

2. El‑Komy, M.H., et al. (2014). Deoxycholic acid for the reduction of submental fat: A phase 3 trial. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 7(11), 37–42. https://jcadonline.com/deoxycholic-acid/

3. Hexsel, D., Serra, M., & Mazzuco, R. (2003). Phosphatidylcholine in the treatment of localized fat. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2(5), 511–518. https://jddonline.com/articles/phosphatidylcholine-fat/

4. Amore, R., et al. (2014). Intralipotherapy, the State of the Art. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5096534/

5. GlowHealth (2025). Aqualyx Safety: How Safe Is It for Localized Fat Reduction? https://glowhealth.eu/aqualyx-safety-clinical-guide/

6. ConsultingRoom.com. AQUALYX™ Fat Dissolving Injections Information.https://www.consultingroom.com/treatment/aqualyx-fat-dissolving-injections

7. Swissmedic (2024). Switzerland warns against using ‘Lemon Bottle’ fat-dissolving injections.https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/aging-society/switzerland-warns-against-using-lemon-bottle-fat-dissolving-injections/74408244

8. RealPlasticSurgery (2025). The Lemon Bottle Trend: Ask an Expert.https://www.realplasticsurgery.co.uk/blog/lemon-bottle-trend-viral-fat-dissolving-techniques

9. 111HarleyStreet.com (2024). Which Fat Dissolving Injections Are Best?

10. Riverbanks Clinic (2024). Aqualyx vs Lemon Bottle Fat Dissolving Injections.

11. MedSupplySolutions.com (2025). Aqualyx Reviews – Practitioner and Patient Perspectives.